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Joe Louis

Joe Louis was the world heavyweight boxing champion from 1937 until he retired in 1949. In 1946 Louis prepared to defend his title against a skilled fighter named Billy Conn. Louis was warned to watch out for Conns great speed and his tactic of darting in to attack and then moving quickly out of his opponents range. In a famous display of confidence, Louis replied, “He can run, but he cant hide.”